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Scared of giving birth? How to start feeling more prepared

You can be excited to meet your baby and scared of giving birth. Both feelings can exist together. Perhaps the worry arrives when everything is quiet at night. Perhaps someone has shared a difficult birth story that you can’t stop …

How to create a birthing playlist

How to create a birthing playlist

A birthing playlist can bring something familiar into your birth space. Start with music you enjoy, listen to it while practising your breathing or relaxation, and notice what feels helpful. Then show your birth partner how to find and play …

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How do you mentally prepare for giving birth?

To mentally prepare for giving birth, begin with what would help you feel more supported: clear answers to your questions, practical tools you have already used and a birth partner who understands how to help. You may have read the …